How do I prove military status?

Here are a few common methods veterans can use to verify military service:

1. Military ID Card (active duty, National Guard, Reserves, IRR, or retiree).
2. VA Issued ID Card for Health Care.
3. Veterans ID Card (starting Nov.
4. Veterans Designation on Drivers License or State Veterans ID Card (almost all states now offer this)

How do you prove you are a military dependent?

Generally, dependents need to verify their eligibility by providing documents to prove their relationship to the sponsor, along with a Social Security number or tax ID number if you are a U.S. citizen or U.S. person. The documents required for DEERS enrollment vary depending on your relationship to the sponsor.

What is the DD Form 1173?

The red ID Card (DD Form 1173-1) serves as proof that individuals have been pre-enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment System (DEERS). Family members and eligible dependents are required to report to a RAPIDS ID Card issuing site in order to be issued the appropriate ID card.

Can I look up someone’s military record?

FOIA and the Privacy Act NPRC stores service records from the Department of Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. As outlined on the NPRC website, the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) typically grants anyone with the statutory right to view general information from executive branch agency records.

Can my girlfriend be my military dependent?

Your partner might be your dependent as a “qualifying relative,” but only if they meet four specific criteria: residency, income limits, marital status, and support needs.

Are dishonorable discharge records public?

All this information is in the National Archives records. However, you can’t simply ask the government to provide military records. Discharge papers post-1957 aren’t available to anyone, except the veteran and his close family members. If it has been lost, the National Archives will send a replacement.

How do I get on base without a military ID?

If you need to enter a base and do not have a DoD I.D., or do not have an escort, you will need to visit the base’s visitor center. Visitor centers are usually located near the main gate. If you are a non-military caregiver you can get on base accompanied by a child in possession of a valid military identification.

Can you find out if someone was honorably discharged?

Discharge status ranges from honorable – this covers most veterans – to bad conduct and dishonorable discharges, which can indicate serious problems. The simplest way to find out discharge status is to ask a prospective employee for their military discharge records.